The most venomous rattlesnake in the USA - deadly Mojave rattlesnake vs. Western Diamondback

[@jcmjcm2412]

I been living in Arizona for 20 years, my type of work requires me to be out in the Sonoran desert at night and during the day alone. I am in their world, I respect the rattlesnakes. I am glad they warn me when coming to close, I go my way they go their way. Respect

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for writing to us! It is great that you respect rattlesnakes! As you say, when we are in their environment, we need to respect that.

[@jameskeller435]

Yes me too

[@jcmjcm2412]

@@nicolesanders6878 nothing to worry about, I know that area (Rocking K) it’s well developed or it will be.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

They don't always warn you with their rattles.

[@strattuner]

@@nicolesanders6878 get you a cat or two,and they have snake fencing for your backyards,other than that be wary,cats take care of my backyard,pretty good,the females are really good at ridding my backyard,if you have that many children let them watch videos of their surroundings,make them understand snakes have been here on this continent for 100's of thousands of years,and want to be left alone,man has no business at all with venomous snakes,except to milk them for anti venom, for those who didn't listen to the warnings,oh yeah never ever sleep on the ground,ever never,warned

[@Jegiro]

The best video I’ve ever seen on the Mojave rattlesnake. Very informative and great camera work, brilliant production.

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!!!

[@russellking9762]

me too. love the format. no over narration. all about the snake. not about the person (look at me look at me…look at how brave i am getting up close) if you know what i mean

[@LinChandler]

I have a huge respect for them. Watching these videos helps me to understand and appreciate their role in keeping nature balanced somehow.

[@LivingZoology]

Great that you respect snakes! Awesome that you watch our videos, thank you!

[@chonqmonk]

@@LivingZoology I grew up near Bakersfield CA and have gone herping my whole life. I've met quite a few Mojave Greens, many that were much more green looking than the ones shown here. I've helped quite a few cross the road safely. They seem to have a better temperament the older they are. My favorite rattlers are these big rock colored ones that match the rock of the mine that they're in. There's a few big old ones in Joshua Tree Park that are pretty much tame snakes and seem to find people interesting. A couple of them have heads that look like large toads, and if you sit down they sometimes slither into your lap for a minute, but like, before it gets awkward, they cruise on...

[@geonerd]

I live in Tucson and very frequently hike in the desert. I am always happy to spot a rattlesnake of any variety! (I also spend a lot of time inspecting the ground ahead of me! ;) )

[@LivingZoology]

Very cool! It is great that you like to encounter rattlesnakes! :) They are super cool. The mountains around Tucson are beautiful.

[@coinin9hands]

@@nicolesanders6878 Welcome to Tucson!! I'm assuming you're talking about Rocking K on the east side near the Rincon mountains. That's an area with a lot of natural habitat and it's pretty likely you'll see a snake at some point, especially if your yard is unfenced. Rattlers aren't at all aggressive and if you encounter one really all you have to do is walk away slowly. Their venom is for hunting, not defense, and they don't want to waste it on something they can't eat. If one slithers towards you just move to the side, it's not chasing you, it's moving to a hiding spot. On your own property try to avoid leaving any kind of debris like tarps or woodpiles out which could give them a good hiding spot. If you have to move something like that pick it up slowly from the opposite side. They also like to den in sheds or under porches in the winter so make sure that's all closed up tight. If you see one in the yard there's no need to kill it, call the fire department or a commercial service (Rattlesnake Solutions is a good one, their youtube channel also has lots of good info/advice) to relocate it. In the desert just keep your eyes open, know where you're putting your hands and feet at all times, and make sure your kids know to do the same. It's also worthwhile to get snake avoidance training for your dogs if you have them. If someone does get bit call 911 asap and get them to a hospital. The only effective treatment for a snakebite is antivenom, which every hospital here should have. There is no effective first aid you can give them otherwise, and "venom extractors", tourniquets, etc can often make the problem worse.

[@jeffreygreene1042]

I could tell right away this was a well done short video with excellent camera work. Thank you, it was a treat

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks a lot! Check out our full documentary about rattlesnakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@kendellharris7680]

I love these videos. The quality and the facts are amazing! Wish I found it earlier!

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you like them! You can still check the older videos and new will come! You will maybe like this one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@mwbright]

I'm in Joshua Tree. Three days ago, at dawn, I was outside smoking a cigarette and watching the sun come up, when a four foot Mojave Green slid out from under the foot rest and slithered over my feet. I jumped up and he curled up and started rattling. I gave him a drink of water from a garden hose, he stopped rattling and then he slid under the house. A professional snake handler came over for free and caught him, and put him in a plastic tub, when she noticed a second one and grabbed him too. Now they're in their new home a couple of miles away, but I'm glad for the experience. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SNAKE! Yesterday a California Speckled Rattlesnake climbed out of the same hole next to the house. This one was too skittish to wait around for the snake handler to arrive, so he's still under the house, with God knows how many more of these super cool poisonous serpents.

[@refiii9499]

Ah the good ole Mojave green! These guys will 100% stand their ground! I’ve had many an encounter with both the Mojave green and the western. Both are beautiful creatures that just want to be left alone. They are definitely not to be messed with and will strike if provoked. And it’s true a Mojave green will rattle much more than a western. I’ve come across a few westerns that don’t rattle at all. But every Mojave green will rattle it seems when you come within 10-15’ of. Another quality video thank you for sharing! These snakes really need much more attention to the people because I hear from way too many who just want them killed. What’s sad is those people either have never came across one or only one time in their life.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, these snakes are beautiful and very important for ecosystems! Mojave Greens just have such nature, they are nervous and stand their ground. But as you wrote, they just want to have their space. Only if they feel threatened, they will strike. We don't remember any of Mojaves striking at us, rattling was enough for them.

[@BenWilson24]

I've come across a few of the Mojave rattlesnakes and I was definitely made aware of their presence. It's been a mixed bag for the westerns. I came across one one a trail that just laid straight and didn't really move at all. I didn't notice it until I got pretty close, but I'm glad I did because I had my dog with me and idk how my dog would have reacted if he saw the snake. I just picked him up quickly and made my way around at a distance

[@russellking9762]

the creator put these here for a reason…they have their place in the universe too!

[@russellking9762]

@YTCensors so what are you saying?

[@kerimibrisim89]

Your videos are so great!!! The quality and the shots are stunning! Very very impressive!! The only thing I think you could do is do a voice-over instead of the Text. But anyways, great job, keep on!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! We do also narrated documentaries! This is the full version of rattlesnake film: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@wolfpack9958]

I used to catch those Mojave greens on Edwards Air Force base, had to relocate them to a location off the base.

[@LivingZoology]

Very cool! Great that you were relocating them!

[@cindys9491]

Way to go saving them

[@Garymayo]

Snakes are territorial so relocating them can lead to the death of the snake

[@TexasDog3]

I'm sure that many of those rattlesnakes get killed on the roads because people don't see them until it's to late. Not just because they don't care.

[@LivingZoology]

Some of them don't see them, of course. But honestly, most snakes are amazingly well visible on the road and roads in Arizona are mostly totally without any cars. We cruised 11, 000 kilometers in Arizona and have some experience with the behavior of drivers and we can say, that many people kill snakes in purpose.

[@jwat2396]

@@LivingZoology some people kill people trying to avoid animals on the road. Yes if you can avoid them ok but NEVER veer out of your lane of traffic for anything if possible. I don't know how you'd feel if veering to save a snake and end up killing yourself or someone else but I'd be devastated unless I was the one dead.

[@jwat2396]

@@LivingZoology and yes they kill em on purpose.

[@bradlymoss8127]

I would run over them for sure.

[@ericmoreno8496]

Yea you cant really see them to its to late when your already on top of them

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Thanks so much for another beautiful video. Wonderful footage!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for coming to our channel!!! :)

[@SurviveOutdoors]

Great video.. Ty for posting

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@heroknaderi]

Very cool video i enjoyed it. I love learning about snakes and stuff.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@muncheez9325]

I live in a rural area in az, see these on a weekly or monthly basis, just came across one this morning too during a hike, beautiful creatures, I couldn't repect them more than I already do now

[@LivingZoology]

Very cool! It is amazing that you live there and you can go look for rattlesnakes when you want! :) We really like that you respect these animals.

[@megmeyer7563]

​@LivingZoology not a fan of snakes, but they are fascinating to me. And some have the most beautiful colors and patterns. I know they don't live in the US but the Gaboon viper is the most beautiful of all to me. Thank you for your video, and I like how respectful you are to everyone in your answers.

[@jessebarlow1277]

I had a recent run in with one of these things (the green mojave rattlesnake) in the western mojave, it was terrifying. great video!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! Hopefully, next time it will not be so terrifying for you after watching this video! :)

[@michaelbarber590]

I've lived in both the rural Mojave Desert in California and Mohave County in Arizona for the last 17 years and I've never killed a single snake of any species I've ever come across, and I've come across a lot. I let the Bullsnakes, Red Racers and Kingsnakes stay on my property, but I have captured and relocated 4 Mojaves and 1 Diamondback in the last 7 years here in AZ that were on my property and too close to my house. I even let the Giant Arizona Hairy scorpions and Solifigaes hang out near my house (they control the insects like snakes control rodents), but I do kill the Bark Scorpions, Black Widows and Arizona Browns whenever they're around my property. I much prefer having a few non deadly snakes and insect predators around my house than having an infestation of highly destructive disease -ridden rodents and insects that can truly poison you.

[@LivingZoology]

It is obvious that you understand the importance of these animals in nature and also that they don't want to do any harm to people. Amazing that you relocated some rattlesnakes! We need more people like you - with respect to wild animals.

[@The-GreenHornet]

Finally, someone else who understands that these creatures have their roles in keeping rodents in check. I personally don't like spiders especially black widows and brown recluse spiders. They can bite you without being noticed, and their venom is very toxic. I usually kill them..sorry. However, I really like rattlesnakes. I respect them, but I never kill them, just relocate them. I especially like the Mojave rattlesnake for its uniqueness of color pattern and neurotoxic venom...highly dangerous if bitten. I've kept various rattlesnakes at various times throughout my life. Usually catch them out on the road, and either get them off the road or used to keep them from late fall to early spring and feed them up really good. I have a hook as well as 4' tongs to deal with them. Most people kill them out of abnormal fear and ignorance, because they were taught this. I wish more people were more educated and sensible, like you and I are regarding these needful creatures.

[@erectusmaximus5958]

I have dizens of scorpions at my home near I 17 Greenway . I hate ROACHES and crickets . Love watching scorpions feast on these things . Got a nice vid in my shorts on my channel . Baby scorpion on my leg 😆 . 50 yr native of Arizona love the Mojave rattlers but give them much respect and distance. I find the 1s that live down by Patagonia near border with Mexico are extremely aggressive as well as up in Wickenburg , AZ . They charge at you its hilarious but serious to keep clear of the angry 1s 😮

[@fredschloss9517]

As a young boy in Texas, about 12 years old, I got stung by a scorpion. Passed out in the doctor's office, and wound up in the hospital for 11 days. Not a real good time. This was in Copperas Cove.

[@herbhunter5520]

When I was 14, I walked into an early den sunning in tall grass. Western diamondbacks in Colorado. Which ever way I turned, they buzzed! It's a miracle that I wasn't bitten; and I never saw a single snake that day! Great video as usual. People that hurt animals purposefully without good cause are in the minority, but they still sicken me.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching!!! We agree with you, it is terrible when somebody hurts animals on purpose!

[@nicholasrodriguez4819]

I cut a snake today blood everywhere

[@tommygo49ers]

@@nicholasrodriguez4819 ya if I catch one in my back yard it's dead no questions asked.. its either the snakes.lofe my dogs or kids lifes.. I don't take those chances

[@russellking9762]

you and me both

[@lowenbrau915]

There are no Western Diamondbacks in Colorado. Primarily Prairie Rattlesnakes.

[@rodolfotorres-delgado9091]

I don’t like any type of snakes 🐍 how ever I like to watch this type of videos because I get to know more about this beautiful animal and most importantly I respect this animal

[@LivingZoology]

Education makes a big difference and after watching more of these videos you will start to like snakes :) Thank you! :)

[@rodolfotorres-delgado9091]

Thanks to you guys for making this videos

[@LivingZoology]

@@rodolfotorres-delgado9091 Thank you so much again for watching!

[@globalman2]

Living in Nevada I see a lot of snakes around, especially now at night (aug). I saw a Mohave rattlesnake last night which was pretty chill. Rattled at first then calm down nicely and allowed me to do a photoshoot for over 1 hr without moving. I suspect it likes the heat coming from my floodlamp which does heat up when turned on for a while.

[@LivingZoology]

Greetings from the Czech Republic! You have some amazing snakes there and we enjoyed our time in the USA. We also love how snakes get calm after some time and you can appreciate their beauty.

[@sharisimonehampton5434]

Very nice video with beautiful photography and educational feature. Enjoyed watching. Thank you. 😉👍❤🐍

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching!

[@dgerdi]

The sound of nature is so beautiful. Thank you for not destroying it although you are nature too of course.

[@LivingZoology]

So nice of you! We are happy that you like the way we present our videos.

[@Fightconnoisseur96]

I'm very glad you made this video in particular. The Mojave's are one of my all-time favorite snakes, I grew up in South Texas, it means a lot to me that awareness be raised about how important they are.

[@LivingZoology]

We thought that this will be an important topic to show! Great that you love this video! 🙏🙂

[@thud93factory51]

At last, I have finally understood the differences between these two majestic serpents.

[@LivingZoology]

We are happy that this video helped! :)

[@b1billyboy]

These are great animals that deserve our respect and courtesy. I grew up in central Washington State, where Western Diamondbacks are plentiful. I truly appreciated (many times) their “rattles of warning!”

[@LivingZoology]

They are amazing snakes, even though very common, always a pleasure to find them.

[@N_W677]

Same dude I ran into two diamond backs in Mexico baja California I was like 7ft both times and the rattle was so loud I never new how loud there rattles where I was hiking playing music on a speaker and I was still able to hear it like you said grateful for the warning aha

[@LivingZoology]

@@N_W677 Yes, their rattling can be pretty loud!

[@nikispaniki]

Central Valley of California in the 1950s Western and Pacific rattlers were an everyday sight. Even when cornered I never saw one strike. My impression was they would always try to flee if at all possible. Unfortunately in those days we killed every snake we could. Thank goodness that mentality has changed. These are amazing creatures and I am embarrassed to have been a part of such stupidity.

[@michaelpryor78]

The rattlesnakes you encountered in Washington were Western rattlesnakes, not Western diamondbacks. Different species. The Western diamondback range doesn't extend remotely close to that far north.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

If you ever make it back out here, you'll have to capture some footage of the Arizona Black Rattlesnake. Only found at high altitudes, such as Mogollon Rim Country.

[@LivingZoology]

We tried hard but were really unlucky for this species. The only one we saw was on the road and alive, but the car in front of us killed it :/ However, it is in the film in the scene about snakes dying on the road: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

@@LivingZoology We had a run-in on the rim with one. It was approx 6ft long, very calm and alert. He "knew" every time we got too close. He kept his attention on us, till he very calmly moved off. Never rattled once. The rattle was mostly broken off. I have a fair picture of it. Just an hour before, we were shooting paintball at each other in his habitat. We had no idea.

[@mcoffroadinaz4075]

@@LivingZoology contact me if you want exact location of where we were.

[@LivingZoology]

@@mcoffroadinaz4075 That is cool! Finding snakes while playing paintball :)

[@LivingZoology]

@@mcoffroadinaz4075 Can you send us the location to this e-mail please? [e-mail], thank you!!! :)

[@pkspalding]

Great video. Am pretty well informed on Crotalus, and southwestern ones in particular. I would only add two things: one is that they have inhabited these deserts for infinitely far longer than humans. We have invaded their biome, not vice versa. Show them the respect they surely deserve. Additionally, some of the markings differentiating Mojave from C atrox, such as ocular stripes, require a fairly close inspection if using the naked eye. The Diamondback is responsible for most of the bites in the region. It can be a very large snake and can be defensive. I would NEVER use the word 'aggressive' with any snake. We pose a major threat to them, and they will strike. The only snake bite death I have any personal knowledge of (a friend of a friend died from being bitten) was bitten by Crotalus viridus helleri, the Southern Pacific rattlesnake. The northern Pacific, found where I live, C viridus oregano's, bit a woman, a friend of my mother, in about 1964. She was on her hands and knees, gardening, and put her hand down right on a Northern Pacific, which bit her and heavily envenomated her in her wrist, right near veins and major arteries. She spent eight months in hospital, required enormous amounts of CroFab, the polyvalent antivenin used for pit vipers in the US. For the remainder of her life, another thirty years, she had periodic black outs and other reminders. I am not trying to frighten people, just show respect and keep a reasonable distance. I love these creatures, perhaps the ultimate underdog: no legs, essentially deaf and eyesight not always so keen. The heat sensing pits and keen sense of smell compensate. So enjoy them, but watch where you step and put your hands. A few simple precautions allow you to share their world, with no harm to either party. Again, thanks for a fantastic series of videos. No hyperbole or myth or just bad info. Five stars!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much, we are very happy that you like our videos!! We agree with everything you wrote. Snakes are amazing animals and they deserve our respect. Interesting story about the C. helleri bite, sometimes accidents happen...

[@nicholasrodriguez4819]

In a world where the police can kill you on camera ima kill anysnake on my property and ima stay on my property and guard it wirh dead snakes on the fence

[@janegarner6739]

Thank you for pointing out how rare it is for a human to die of snakebite in the US. Growing up in south-central Ark. in the '50s-'60s in a region of deep forest & few human inhabitants, I was taught from early childhood how to walk in the woods in ways that protected me from snakebite. My father & aunts were hunters & in the '50s still hunted for deer, squirrels, & turkeys as part of our still fairly traditional native southeastern diet, which was based on corn, beans, & squash which we grew in our gardens, with meat & fish as well but not on a daily basis. Most people in our community (perhaps 100 people, with small houses spread out over miles of woods with only small dirt or gravel roads) were distantly related from Cherokees who had escaped the 1838 forced removal from our homeland in what's now N.C., & in the '50s many of them still grew most of their own food & hunted for meat supplements during the cold seasons, fishing in warmer seasons more. There were several types of rattlesnakes common in the region, including the eastern diamondback, the ground rattler, & the pigmy rattler, & there were copperheads. Till into the '60s, when two major international timber corporations set up operations in the area, there was still miles of first-growth forest & many miles of mature second-growth forest, with many streams & natural ponds & with a major river (the Saline River) with miles of first-growth cypress groves. By the '80s most of the forests had been destroyed by the intense timbering practices of the two international corporations, one of which practiced clear-cutting & the other practicing 'select' cutting, with their own genetically engineered 'super-pines' planted to replace the native forests of various species. The only part of the forests that survived was that which grew near the river, such as cypress & other trees adapted to boggy comditions & annual flooding from the river. The last 'virgin' forest I knew of, an incredibly beautiful area full of life, was cut down in '67 or '68, miles of deep forest which had been owned by two sisters, whose grandparents had been early white settlers there & who left the forests in their wills to their only relative, under the condition that the virgin forest be left alone. The heir had the entire forest cut down a few years after inheriting his aunts' properties, his given reason being that he wanted to have a view of the 'lay of the land' (he had inherited wealth, did not cut the forest for the money). A long weird story like something from Flannery O'Conner, as he soon became a total hermit who was terrified of his aunts coming from their graves to punish him for cutting the forest, even after he'd had their nearby graves cemented over & had surrounded his cabin with 3 high fences & patrolled by wolfhounds & peacocks.) Our house, like most there, was surrounded by woods except on the front side facing the road, with our yard extending into the edge of the woods, the yard kept free of underbrush but otherwise looking like a clearing in the forest. Occasionally snakes from the woods would come into our yard without realizing it wasn't just a clearing. And occasionally a rattler (or less often a copperhead) would be spotted near our house & my parents would kill it. The unstated rule was to kill any snake in the yard but to leave them alone in the woods-- though many people back then would kill any rattlesnake they saw anywhere. At one point we had a bunch of pigmy rattlers nesting in a shed behind our house, along with the black widow spiders who had started nesting there. I had great fun watching the spiders, knowing to just watch & not threaten them, until my father smoked them & the pigmy rattlers out. Although my mother had a phobia of snakes & had ordered me to kill any snake I saw in the yard, I couldn't kill any after I had killed the first one I'd been ordered to kill, a common little greensnake. So from about age 8, I stopped telling her if I saw a snake in the yard. Much later, early '70s, my 5 yr old ran into the house yelling that there was a rattlesnake in his sandbox, which was near the house. I went out to find a big rattler (4-5') curled up in a corner of the sandbox, the rattler seeming to be just waking from a nap as I walked up. I had to get it out of the yard, both for my son's safety & its own--- I knew my mother would kill it when she got home. The snake woke up fast when it saw me. I kept out of striking distance while trying to get it to move out of the yard. It watched me very closely as it moved away, keeping its head turned to watch me, keeping its body partly coiled to strike if necessary as it moved away. I kept my distance but kept moving toward it as it moved away, hoping it would soon make a run for the woods. Probably if I had left it alone after first alarming it, it would've fled for the woods anyway. But it took a while, the snake moving away from me while keeping a close eye on me in case I tried to hurt it, so as it made its way in that semi-coiled position, I kept expecting it to make a run.for it but it was too frightened. Finally we were about 10' from the edge of the woods & the snake took off, disappeared into the bushes in a flash. It was an eastern diamond-back, I suppose a young adult. That was the only time I was ever threatened by a rattlesnake, & that one threatened me only in self defense. There were lots of rattlesnakes in the woods where i often played as a child & where as an adult I often wandered or spent hours sitting in deep forest. I knew there were snakes & rattlesnakes were common, but I moved in the woods in ways I had been taught, mainly making sure the snakes knew I was coming so that I didn't surprise them & cause them to become threatened. In some 25 yrs of living in the woods, walking almost daily in the woods, I rarely saw a rattlesnake, not because they weren't there but because I moved in ways to let them know I was there in time for them to hide or move away. These videos are the best I've seen on poisonous snakes. It's great to see such beautiful photography as this but also to see the snakes in their environments, not in set up situations where they're shown grabbing mice or rabbits, etc. Best I've seen!

[@tommyduk1779]

@@janegarner6739 Wow, fascinating reading and most unexpected! Thank you for posting your stories Jane, you sound great.

[@miniland7898]

Such a great imformation I am loving it keep it up and please bring some documentary on monitor lizard as it is going to end I too want to be a zoologist and I am sure these imformation will going to help me

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching!! 🙂We are happy that you like the information in our videos.

[@swampman5014]

I really enjoyed this. Fantastic shots!!

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@alittlewheiser521]

Beautiful video…snakes are so beautiful and mesmerizing. If you’ve ever heard that rattle in the wild it’s a sound you never forget for sure.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching, great that you love the video! 🙂

[@Freedom_Aint_Comfort]

These snakes have cost me thousands of dollars in vet bills to save my dogs. I’ve almost lost two dogs to these snakes. My daughter walked up on one approaching our front door and was nearly bit. My friend was bit by one as she was walking at a river bank and never fully recovered (both physically and mentally). They are deadly and in abundance. When I come across one, respect is always in my favor. If they manage to get by me they deserve to live. Human life should always take priority over any other creatures.

[@LivingZoology]

We totally understand that if you or anybody from your family is in danger, or your dogs, you want to protect yourself and others. Some accidents happen, snake can be in a dangerous place, etc. A dog approaches the snake and it strikes of course, it feels threatened. As you say, safety of people first, but if there is respect for snakes, everything is fine :)

[@nunka34ify]

Good for the snake

[@CorneliusFahey]

My dog has been to Rattlesnake avoidance school.

[@paleogeology9554]

Im a geologist out near Kingman AZ so naturally we have tons of rattlesnakes and I gotta say the only thing in the desert that scares me is a Green Mojave, Their bit is 20 times worse than any other rattlesnake venom.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, a bite from Mojave rattlesnake is very dangerous. Stay safe! Check out our full documentary about rattlesnakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@chrisspanks7750]

I brake for snakes..then get out and check em out..awesome video

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you!!! You are a hero!! It is awesome when we meet people who respect snakes!

[@skippybananasnifferakapaul5559]

I was bitten by a mojave rattlesnake when I was 9 years old. My grandfather (retired US Navy) knew how to suck out the poison. Probably saved my life.

[@LivingZoology]

Interesting! Nowadays sucking the venom out is not advised as the venom can go into any wound in the mouth and also it is not possible to suck out all the venom.

[@markrumfola9833]

Defensive Stance is so Awesome 👌

[@MrGert1960]

Rattlesnakes are really awesome creatures! In the 80's I kept some species; a huge Eastern Diamondback Rattler (Crotalus adamanteus; surely around 2m); Western Diamondbacks (C.atrox), Timber Rattlers (C.horridus) & a "Huamantlan" Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus salvini), the mexican subspecies of the Mojave.btw....I enjoy all your clips! Great work as always! Truly informations and not fairy tales or horror stories!

[@LivingZoology]

Wow, you had a nice collection! Thank you very much for watching our videos!!! We are happy that you enjoy our style with many informations :)

[@MrGert1960]

@@LivingZoology In our town there was a man who did snake exhibitions for years. I worked there a lot and got to know all kinds of different species. In 1978 I had my first exotic venomous snake, Trimeresurus albolabris (White-lipped pitviper); next one was a Monocel Cobra (now: Naja kaouthia). One of the "stars" in his exhibitions was a King Cobra...about 450cm in length!! Without doubt such a huge King Cobra is a very impressive snake! Very scary too!

[@Flufferz342]

Thank you for the amazing video. Mojave Rattlers are one of my all time favorite venomous snakes! Next to the Western Bush Vipers and Puff Adders 🐍 They demand that respect and it’s very much deserved 💞 Beautiful camera work and photography too and thank you again for sharing these amazing animals with us 🐍💞

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!!! Have you seen our long documentary about rattlesnakes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@curlymyhero]

Love the channel, esp. the lazy drone shots overhead. Great photography! And of course, always watch snake doc's

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much!!! Glad to hear that you like drone shots :) We like that we can show the snake habitats with it.

[@esse534]

Around here it's known as the Mojave green. Northwest Los Angeles county.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, many people call it just like that. We tried to show every possible way to identify this snake.

[@thecutieandpandafam1650]

Living Zoology where I live it is the West Virginian timber rattle snake

[@Fazzat333]

@@thecutieandpandafam1650 I remember seeing one of them close to Steve Irwin’s Crown Jewels... Is the Timber in the top 10 of rattlers for venom toxicity?

[@jameswest4819]

The Mojave Rattlesnake I was almost bitten by, when I was about 17, had a more pinkish color and was very aggressive. I was running down a dry creek bed and jumped down a boulder patch. The snake was coiled on a rock and struck at me when I was overhead. It extended its full length, straight up and I had to maneuver my feet to avoid its wide open, white mouth. In the process, I dropped my snake-hook. I hit the sandy ground running but remembered my snake-hook and turned back. It was already on the sandy spot and the hook was behind it. It actually crawled rapidly toward me... (to be continued.)

[@jamesroberts9192]

Alot of respect to you guys doing this kind of work you love what you do. I don't think anyone should hurt any creature unless its threat to Public Health or yourself. Keep up the great video's. For this great video and all the hard work you guys and girls put in them. I have to give you all a very high 10 plus. 😎😇👍🏻🐍

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much, James! We are happy that you like our work! :)

[@davidwilson8800]

Cool video rattlesnakes are awesome the timber is my favorite the timber is the only one that lives anywhere near me in Pennsylvania

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! Hopefully we will find a Timber rattlesnake in the future!

[@kenharrison3364]

I love rattlesnakes and respect them. I don’t like seeing them destroyed but understand that some people don’t know better or how to relocate them. This was very interesting and informative film. Thanks!😄

[@LivingZoology]

Very true! Thank you for watching! Check out the long documentary we filmed in AZ: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@ceannairereibiliunach8133]

Again outstanding footage not only of the snakes but of the surrounding landscape thank you for making such an interesting channel .

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching this video and coming to our channel regularly!!! :)

[@Eyes_dont_Lie]

Love the channel esp since a lot of snake content and not the usual snakes either.

[@LivingZoology]

Awesome thank you! We appreciate it!

[@32snowbound60]

Just ran into one of the Mojave Greens yesterday while hiking in Prescott AZ at Goldwater Lake… he warned us tho, thanks buddy

[@LivingZoology]

Nice!

[@amandairvin5020]

Rattlesnakes is one of my favorite snake, next to the mangshan viper, mambas and bushmasters. I’m not afraid of them anymore but I give them a great deal of respect. A lot of people don’t understand how it would impact our ecosystem if these animals were not there anymore, they just want to live like we do. Humans invade their homes which puts us in the path of coming into contact with them. Most bites occur from not seeing the snake and getting to close or from someone deliberately antagonizing the animal. Great vid and awesome camera work!!!!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching our videos! It is amazing that you respect snakes and you understand their role in nature!

[@polystictus]

Great video and photography. I am a rattlesnake enthusiast and have found most of them in the SW and Mexico. I wonder what part of the scutulatus range has the B type venom.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! Definitely watch our long narrated documentary about rattlesnakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o Type B venom is found mostly in Southern Arizona and Central Mexico. There is a nice study which you can read: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-35810-9.pdf?origin=ppub

[@erikRairden]

Excellent camera quality and work. I loved the text on screen as opposed to someone speaking.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much, happy that you like the style of the video! :)

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

Growing up and living all over Texas I've seen almost every type of venomous snakes we have in the wild including the Texas Coral they are all beautiful animals

[@LivingZoology]

Nice that you have seen almost every species of venomous snakes which lives there!

[@claesnordstrom8152]

they sure are an amazing snake, love photograph them

[@LivingZoology]

We agree! They are amazing!

[@willsweat5413]

Beautiful video!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!

[@larrylaird3576]

Absolutely gorgeous and I learned something from your video,the different venoms that they have. Thanks..

[@LivingZoology]

We are so glad! Thank you for watching!!! :)

[@virginialangford3416]

I agree about the Diamondback not rattling very readily. I was photographing one in southern Arizona many years ago and it did all of the display antics - standing up with the S-curved neck and all and I confess I got a little closer than I probably should have, but it never rattled once! I regret to say I have never seen a live Mojave - just road kills. Now if you want to see a snake put on s show, check out a Panamint rattler! These guys hiss and rattle and strike and even jump up and down! It's hard to get a photo of one because they are so active. Panamints are my favorite rattler because of their many color morphs - most are dusty rust colored - attractive enough - but Ive seen them in green, grey, salmon pink, brown, and every shade in between, all on the same hillside in Death Valley National Park.

[@LivingZoology]

We haven’t seen a Panamint rattler yet! Hopefully in the future! Thanks for watching our video. Good luck to you in finding a Mojave!

[@yossarianmnichols9641]

very nice footage

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! 🙏❤️🐍

[@young1939]

I do like snakes of all species, whether they are poisonous or not. I work as a camp ground host in a state park in N.M.I try to educate the visitors about the snakes. The most common rattlesnakes are the Western Diamond Back and the Black Tail Rattlesnake. We also have the Brown Banded Rock Rattlesnake. I have seen all three species. The Mohave Rattlesnake has supposedly been seen, but not by me. I try to protect all snakes, whether poisonous or not.

[@LivingZoology]

It is great that you educate people about snakes! Keep up the good work! Have you seen our full documentary about rattlesnakes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@pepelepar515]

I got bit by a western diamondback while in the Marine Corps. On a training patrol I stopped near a tumbleweed that 80 Marines just walked past to retie my boot laces. It bit me THEN rattled. At the base hospital they wouldn’t give me anti venom until they saw signs of invenomation. Turned out it was a dry bite, I got VERY lucky. Big snake too. Very painful and it broke my pinky finger

[@LivingZoology]

Very interesting story, thank you for sharing! In some cases if the rattlesnake feels very threatened and the threat is close it might think that it is too late for rattling and goes for bite straight away. But as you see it was just a warning, the snake saved its venom for hunting. Happy that it turned out this way and you were fine!

[@doroteoarango6340]

I have found gree mojave rattlesnakes in guanajuato Mexico and told the locals about them and they told me that they hadn't seen em before.

[@LivingZoology]

That is interesting!!! We haven't been to Mexico but from what we heard they should be quite common there.

[@doroteoarango6340]

Yes I have found three different rattlesnakes here, one that looks like the diamond back but brown and at it's tale has brown and black stripes and grows huge, an one that's just plain gray like ashes this one don't grow as big their pretty small, and the green mojave.

[@jameskandy]

Hello from Arizona! We love our rattlesnakes!

[@LivingZoology]

Hello from the Czech Republic!!! 🙂That is great, you have so many cool snakes!

[@BenWilson24]

I live in Arizona and, as cool and interesting as they are, they still terrify me when I come across them hiking haha, especially when I have my corgi with me

[@Mark13091961]

Superb footage as always 👍🏻

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@markrumfola9833]

Your crew is so right on.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@coreyheins1152]

As a Californian this is helpful information. Back in 2020 I encountered a rattlesnake while wearing flip flops (good footwear for walking) sarcasm, and not paying attention there was a rattlesnake in between my feet. No rattle no bite. It was a crotalus.

[@mikedesil23]

Gorgeously shot

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much! Have you seen our full rattlesnake documentary? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

I hate snakes, but I do find them interesting and beautiful. Especially Rattlesnakes. I also want to learn more about them in case I ever run into one out there in the wild, and what to do if something bad happens.

[@LivingZoology]

It is great that you want to learn more about snakes! Watch our full-length documentary about rattlesnakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@achonxinzaghi4277]

great video as always.. please make a special video about krait snakes cause i know ill enjoy it thanks.....

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! We have some footage of kraits, so there is a chance that it will come to our schedule ;)

[@erectusmaximus5958]

50 yr native of Arizona , been prospecting and exploring most my life . Grew up hunting rattlesnakes just to see them. I honestly cant kill any animal just because of a perceived threat of it being toxic. Cringe seeing everyone pull a shovel out when they see any snake . Society is full of cowardly people scared of their own shadows these days . Love the channel . New sub ❤ 😊

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for subscribing to our channel! 🙂 It is great that you respect animals the same way we do!

[@drferry]

What a great video!

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!! 🙂🐍🙏

[@hectorguzman8435]

I like them and have huge respect for them. They are not the ones you wanna mess with. I live near the Mojave desert in CA. Seen them and watched them do their thing from a safe distance

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@dc2090]

love watching and learning about them on tv, etc..., but have a huge in person phobia of snakes.

[@LivingZoology]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@willshunting]

Aussie hunter and fisherman here...... wish our venomous wriggle sticks came fitted with a built in "Hey, I'm down here so bugger off!" alarm system.

[@LivingZoology]

Well, we heard that sometimes people get bitten and they even don't know it...brown snakes. We just came back from Aus!

[@willshunting]

@@LivingZoology Yep, the Eastern Brown have very short, small diameter fangs....very much shorter and smaller than say Rattle snakes and the like. The Browns bite puncture marks can therefore be very subtle....even more so if you get tagged but just one fang on say a finger or bare toe. One poor guy recently went to take what he thought was a lizard from the reach of his cat, in his backyard, and got tagged on the hand, but didn't realise until around half an hour later. He died before antivenine could be administered. They sure do command respect.

[@jeremycurtisisgay]

I'm from originally out west and love the outdoors. I moved to the south about 6 years ago and I thought my days of stumbling across big rattlesnakes were over, lol. Boy I was in for a surprise, the rattlesnakes down south are ginormous! I don't know if they are as deadly as the ones back home or not but they are way way bigger here!

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, in general you find bigger reptiles in the warmer climate than in the temperate climate. Some Western Diamondbacks can be huge!

[@jeremycurtisisgay]

@@LivingZoology definitely, I saw some big ones back home especially when I lived in texas. I was just floored at some of the thickness to the ones in the south. I told my dad but he doesn't believe me but I saw one that looked like a spare tire coied up

[@thomasharhen2168]

Great video thanks

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronrobertson9587]

I live in the Los Angeles area and have come across both of these snakes in my regular hikes in the Mojave and Colorado (branch of the larger Sonoran desert) deserts. Absolutely incredible animals. Beautiful and potentially deadly.

[@LivingZoology]

Very cool! Sonoran desert is stunning! Both species are amazing and beautiful! :)

[@thomascanfield8571]

I used to bicycle from Anaheim to Corona along side street of the 91 freeway. I started seeing them so I took a pillow case and caught one. I don't remember the species.

[@ronrobertson9587]

@@thomascanfield8571 Considering the area you were biking in they were most likely Southern Pacific Rattlesnakes.

[@rkba4923]

Rattlesnakes make awesome belts, boots and hat bands. When I was a kid we had annual rattlesnake roundups. It was a three day festival.

[@LivingZoology]

We prefer alive snakes.

[@robbythomas3407]

Appreciate the video n education I really enjoyed it

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!!

[@peterchiappetta1241]

Whenever I get into a discussion about snakes, I would often get asked: Are you afraid of snakes? My answer always is no but I like them and would admire them from a safe distance. I respect animals and treat all animals like they are dangerous, which means I don't bother them and I leave them alone. I just look and admire them and then go on my business. I once saw a Facebook post about venomous snakes and pythons and I commented: "I don't know what's worse, the venomous snake bite or getting squeezed to death, either way you're screwed unless you can help before it's too late".

[@LivingZoology]

We agree that obseving wild animals with respect and understanding is the best!

[@fvazquez64]

Very interesting and educative, now I know how to differentiate both of the most iconic rattle snakes of US and I would say of the world... Thanks for sharing and too bad it is not longer....

[@LivingZoology]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you want to watch more rattlesnake footage, check our full documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@orangenblk]

Regarding the stripe, is it the top of eye or bottom eye stripe that is used to distinguish western from Mohave? Great video.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you for watching! Watch the upper one, the one that's coming from the eye.

[@bellisor]

you guys do excellent documentaries. the camera work is exquisite. the one criticism I'd offer is to have someone with english as a first language fluency do the translations for the on-screen text cards for releases to the English-speaking market. as it is the meaning is not obscure but the awkward phrasing stands out in an otherwise polished production.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you! We are considering some help with the texts. We try our best with the English, but it is not perfect of course.

[@bellisor]

@@LivingZoology your minimalist approach is a mark of distinction, sir. can't imagine it would be too difficult to find someone up to the task. I would do it free of charge. :)

[@LivingZoology]

@@bellisor You are right, that maybe there will be people who will do it for free like you! :) You have a very good idea, if you want we can send you text for next video and you can check it :)

[@bellisor]

@@LivingZoology sure, it would be an honor. [e-mail]

[@bellisor]

@@LivingZoology sure, here is one I did as an example. the first line is yours and the second is my recommended revision(s), if any. namaqua dwarf adder (bitis schneideri) - the smallest viper in the world coastal sand dunes in the west of south africa no change it is habitat for a snake specialist it is a habitat for a snake specialist this is probably the smallest adder in the world n/c the namaqua dwarf adder n/c the maximum length of this snake is just 28 cm the maximum length of this species is just 11 inches this adder uses sidewinding and also the typical serpentine movement this adder traverses its habitat by sidewinding as well as the conventional serpentine movement namaqua dwarf adders hide themselves in the bushes and into the sand namaqua dwarf adders will hide in the bushes and bury themselves in the sand they spend the nights hidden, because temperature can drop down to 10°C they spend the nights hidden because temperatures can drop down to 50°F namaqua dwarf adders have a high mortality rate due to their small size namaqua dwarf adders are vulnerable to predators due to their small size as a consequence they breed every year, unlike most viperids of the world consequently they breed every year, unlike most viperids of the world this snake is not only threatened by predators although this snake is threatened by predators the biggest threat is the destruction of the habitat by people its biggest threat is from the destruction of its habitat by people without the protection of coastal dunes the namaqua dwarf adder cannot survive n/c the diversity of african adders from genus bitis is amazing the diversity of african adders from the genus bitis is amazing from the tiny namaqua dwarf adder n/c to huge gaboon adder to the huge gaboon viper this species can weight more than 10 kg the gaboon viper can weigh more than 22 lbs

[@jacobhill3302]

Grew up in a place about 10 miles from Joshua Tree NP. Those green Mojaves liked to coil up under the slides and monkey bars in the shade/warm sand of parks

[@LivingZoology]

It is certainly a good area for rattlesnakes!

[@johnharrington6122]

While Quail hunting in the Mohave Foothills by the all-American canal w/ my Friend and our two dogs in the early ‘80’s, his Brittany got in the face , we loaded up my truck and took off down the road to the town of Mojave w/ my friend blowing into his dogs nostrils the whole time and made it to the Vets office in time to save him with anti- venom and fluid I-V . We had to leave him overnight and my friend had to drive back from Palos Verdes ( L.A. ) to pick him up . Driving 70 or 80 mph and quick thinking and certainly providence , saved “ Spookie’s “ life !

[@LivingZoology]

We are glad that the accident had a happy ending!

[@markrumfola9833]

They look fantastic from a safe distance, Never to touch.

[@LivingZoology]

Very true! It is always good to have respect and keep distance.

[@nithesh4566]

You deserve 31.7 million subscribers !!!!

[@LivingZoology]

Oh, thank you so much!!! Maybe in the future!!!

[@nithesh4566]

Living Zoology nature lovers as well as snake lovers need to find u!

[@LivingZoology]

@@nithesh4566 Hopefully, they will!!! Greetings from the Czech Republic! Thank you for your support!

[@richardthornton3775]

Fantastic🙏

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!! Great that you love this video!

[@angelawheeler7825]

I truly appreciate and love rattle snakes 🐍 ❤ ♥

[@LivingZoology]

That is great! Thank you for watching!

[@gundulpacul3]

awesome video.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!!

[@marcump]

I admire them.. and think they’re beautiful animals. I used to be very afraid but I’ve learned a lot here on KZbin..about all snakes so now I’m not afraid

[@LivingZoology]

That is great! Thank you very much!! Great that you love this video!

[@beybladefans680]

Beautiful

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beybladefans680]

@@LivingZoology oooo

[@mattburns7380]

I currently own 2 atroxes male and female a standard (male) and a tangerine albino (female)

[@LivingZoology]

Western diamondbacks are very cool!

[@shawnpatrick291]

Great vid, fascinating creatures

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

Here in the Mojave Desert the Mojave Rattlesnakes are almost always referred to as ‘Mojave Greens’. They are a sage green color and blend well with the local foliage. I don’t know whether folks in the Sonoran Desert also routinely call them Greens .

[@LivingZoology]

We regularly heard the name Mojave green during our time in various parts of Arizona.

[@johncole2469]

Outstanding.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!

[@jaysilverheals4445]

astonishing video. a couple of the pictures and clips I have to relook at. one that said small scales between the eyes but at the end there was a photo that seemed to have all large scales between the eyes. I will rewatch it a few times. on the vicious exchange the one person did you have to remember that people that live in remote locations in the desert often did not get along with others and many also drink. that is 2 very bad combinations. I drive through there all the time--I just got coffee there hours ago then I keep moving.

[@jaysilverheals4445]

where he said "stolen footage"--he likely does not understand that in some of the most beautiful areas such as where you went he MAY HAVE seen others peoples drone footage and thought you stole them. many clips like grand canyon or other areas some people obviously take the same footage. however the guy was not ready to discuss anything. I also thought it strange he lashed out INSTANTLY--no buildup. that is why I pack heat when walking in the desert not the animals THE PEOPLE

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, you are right, from the beginning we thought that this guy wants to discuss something but it turned out he was out of his mind and writing strange things.

[@funkyfreshmess2107]

As someone who has recently been bitten by a western diamond back, I’m trying to educate myself about rattlesnakes. Not gonna lie, I now have ptsd frm being bitten. I used to walk through the park careless and not worry about snakes. Now I’m nervous and more aware. When I got bit, the rattlesnake didn’t rattle to warn me. I got bit and never thought it’d be a rattlesnake! Apparently they’re evolving in Texas to where they don’t rattle anymore to warn you b/c ppl are hunting and killing them for sport. Anyway great and educational video.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much for watching! Sorry that you have been bitten! It is always good to be careful in the nature, we are also having bad dreams of being bitten sometimes! As you say, if people hunt rattlesnakes for sport, it is possible that these animals start to be more defensive. It is understandable.

[@fiberpoet6250]

Also hunting the ones that do rattle .. therefore easier to spot, makes those who survive less likely to rattle cuz of genetics too.

[@clarkewi]

Very cool animals.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, indeed!

[@dennisk5818]

Good documentary. Nice images of these reptiles. When visiting the southwest, I wanted to find them and to see them in the wild. The captions were OK, but find a good vocal talent. I would much rather watch the action and not have to read the captions.

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you very much!!! If you prefer narration, watch our documentary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKKVnGeKr9pkb5o

[@mcgavin098]

The Mojave Rattler just looks like it's really pissed off all the time. Diamondbacks look as if they just don't care.

[@LivingZoology]

Yes, Mojaves look always pissed! Diamondbacks are very confident.

[@karmaclanton5544]

Yes I love them!!! Wish more people would get educated about them and how important they are to the environment!!!

[@LivingZoology]

We are working hard to educate as many people as possible! :)

[@minnesotadeidre5256]

I put myself through college working 6 consecutive summers at Reptile Gardens (in the Black Hills of South Dakota). My parents built a beautiful home in the Black Hills - on top of a Prairie rattlesnake den! So …. yes, I love and respect these creatures.

[@LivingZoology]

Great that you love and respect rattlesnakes! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@minnesotadeidre5256]

@@LivingZoology Absolutely!

[@lloydchristmas1086]

Bet you didnt have a rat problem. 😂

[@markrumfola9833]

Your the best 👌

[@LivingZoology]

Thank you!